Legislation / Regulations

The protection, ownership, allocation, use and management of fish and fish habitat, in Manitoba, are governed by the Canadian constitution, duly signed treaties and federal and provincial legislation. Manitoba’s fisheries are governed by mixed federal and provincial jurisdiction. Overview 

Species Closure Variances:

• SCV 1996-01
• SCV 1999-03
• SCV 2002-02
• SCV 2008-01
• SCV 2015-01

Commercial Fishing Season Variances:

Harvest Schedule 2024-01 
• CFSV 2024-02
• CFSV 2024-03
• CFSV 2024-04

Recreational Fishing Variances:

Recreational Fishing Variances Schedule 2024-01